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Franklin, NC vs Bristol, VA

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- Bristol is 0% more densely populated than Franklin.
- People are 4.2% more likely to be married in Bristol.
- The Median Age is 8.0 years younger in Bristol.
 Franklin, NCBristol, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,996329,725,481
 Female Population45.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population54.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
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 Population - 20103,888  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,367285,036,114
 Population - 19902,873  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now43.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,317.193.4
 Land Area4.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Franklin, NCBristol, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 345.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Franklin, NCBristol, VAUnited States
 White75.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.0%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Franklin, NCBristol, VAUnited States
 Married Population43.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.4%50.2%
 Never Married24.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.4%10.8%
 Widowed16.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.282.60
 Households2,047  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,20180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households881  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children27.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews
James · Key Biscayne, FL
Best mountain town in USA
Over 2 years ago

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Cindy · Franklin, NC
Small town atmosphere
Over 10 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Bp · Otto, NC
Franklin is not for anyone other than natives!
Over 14 years ago

Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

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Reviews for Bristol    7 Reviews
Brad · Bristol, VA
Life hack if you are new to the area
Over 6 years ago

Eat and live on the TN side, shop on the VA side.  More

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Courtney · Bristol, VA
Not for me
Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here my whole life and the crime/drug rate keeps going up. This area is starting to go downhill. Not to mention the property taxes are  More

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Courtney · Bristol, VA
If you’re on meth then it’s the town for you!
Over 7 years ago

Lived here my whole life basically and this place is going downhill. It’s a drug area. Mostly people on meth and pills. I feel like the crime rate just keeps going up.  More

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